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Summer Palace and Great Wall Guided Tour
Jackie Chan of Badhu Bus Tours was absolutely brilliant. Would highly recommend!
Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $142 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 95 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
This all-inclusive full-day Beijing tour is your ticket to an immersive journey through the city’s profound cultural heritage! Join our small group (limited to just 12 travelers) for a personalized experience with our expert local guide, as we take you to 2 of Beijing’s most iconic sights: the spectacular Mutianyu Great Wall and the serene, picturesque Summer Palace. Every detail is fully included with NO additional costs—all entrance fees to the attractions, a round-trip cable car or toboggan ride at Mutianyu, a tasty lunch, and comfortable round-trip minivan transportation with door-to-door service. We provide pick-up&drop-off for all accommodations within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road, so you won’t have to worry about a single logistics detail. Our small-group size means you’ll get the dedicated attention you deserve from your guide, with no crowds or rushed schedules. This is a worry-free, all-encompassing Beijing adventure—book today and create unforgettable memories of China’s capital!
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel lobby at 8:00am and your guide will lead you to your private minivan and start the tour. Drive about 1.5 hours to the Mutianyu Great Wall. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is a masterpiece of restoration, with 23 original-style watchtowers. Upon your arrival, you will have some time to discover this amazing creature by yourself! You will get on the Great Wall either by chair lift up and toboggan down from at tower 6 or cable car round trip at tower 14.
After the hiking, it's time to have lunch in a local village for the authentic Chinese food. The sample dishes: Gongbao Chicken Local mushroom and pork Onion pancakes Muxu pork Sweet and Sour pork/chicken Egg or soy sauce fried rice Spicy beans Board on the minivan again, and head to the Summer Palace. During the 1 hour drive, your English speaking guide will tell you more about the imperial palace before you visit there. The Summer Palace is the largest and best-preserved imperial garden and palace in China. Your full-day tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Beijing.
Highlights
Professional guide
Lunch
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels within the 4th ring road of the Beijing City)
Entrance Fee
Cable car or ski lift up and toboggan down at the Wall (if you choose the related option)
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Lunch
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels within the 4th ring road of the Beijing City)
Entrance Fee
Cable car or ski lift up and toboggan down at the Wall (if you choose the related option)
Not included
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Cable car or Ski lift and toboggan if you choose the option without it
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel if your hotel is within the 3rd ring road of Beijing city, if your hotel is out of the pick up zone, you can travel to city to meet our guide or hotel pick up may have extra cost
Traveller Ratings
5.0
95 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off is available for all hotels within the 4th Ring Road. Please contact us one day prior to departure to confirm the exact pick-up time.
- Punctuality is strictly required. We can only wait for late arrivals for a maximum of 10 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $142 per person for this Beijing experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel if your hotel is within the 3rd ring road of Beijing city, if your hotel is out of the pick up zone, you can travel to city to meet our guide or hotel pick up may have extra cost Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyH5BTPAFndK66IB/YW3NlJc=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyPcI3mXA3OHt4VhXzsI+tR0=.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(95)
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Sherri, for the win!
We enjoyed our tour to the Great Wall and Summer Palace immensely - in no small part due to Sherri"s excellent guiding. Sherri had deep and wide knowledge of the site-related subject matter (and seemed totally undaunted by follow up questions). In addition, Sherri effortlessly indulged our many, many questions about the texture of life in modern ("New") China with thoughtful answers drawn from personal experience and observations. We couldn't have asked for a better guide!
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The traffic was terrible,...
The traffic was terrible, but the tour guide and driver were great. We saw good stuff and learned a lot.
G
Unforgettable day with breathtaking views!
Beautiful tour, also suitable for families with children. Very competent and engaging guide, expert in planning the visit minimizing unnecessary waiting times. Flexible scheduling of the day. Super comfortable means of transport. Absolutely recommended!
M
Guided tour has the Great Wall of China and the Summer Palace.
Thank you to Susan and her Driver for a beautiful day and all the attention provided.
P
Perfect Day at the Wall in Mutianyu and Summer Palace
We are a family of 5 people and we had a simply excellent day of tourism, which exceeded all expectations. We visited the Mutianyu Wall and the Summer Palace on a very well-organized private tour, which made all the difference to enjoy each moment with peace and comfort. The driver Wangahui was impeccable: safe driving, punctuality and always very professional, making all travel pleasant and without any concerns. The Sherry guide deserves a special highlight — extremely attentive, friendly and very knowledgeable, explained everything about the places visited, including history, culture and various curiosities, which enriched the experience considerably. In addition, she had the kindness of taking many of our photos throughout the day, all of them were great and are a wonderful memory of this family trip. The lunch was also ideal to recharge the energies before continuing the tour. In short, it was a perfect day, with everything going perfectly well, thanks to an extremely professional and dedicated team. We recommend without any hesitation.
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We had a great time with...
We had a great time with Alice Ji as our guide and Mr. Liu as our driver visiting the Great Wall and Summer Palace tour. Alice was great at explaining (in English) the prominence and history of both sites. Great photographer too. Very worthwhile!
E
Fantasy
Sheri our tour guide was absolutely fantastic. We had an amazing time. Thanks a lot for being patient through out the experience. We had an amazing time! Thank you!
V
Excellent trip
It was a well organised tour with an experienced guide Sherry. She is very knowledgeable about the history. The driver was very caring and safe driver. They have even provided us with a nice vegetarian lunch.
M
A Day to Remember
It is a great place to see the Wall. Jack was a great guide, and explained the history and various construction periods very well to the unenlightened! In the afternoon, we had a most enjoyable walk around the Summer Palace.
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